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Unit 3: Citizenship, participation & the electoral process

Unit 3: Citizenship, participation & the electoral process. Lesson 13: The United States electoral and representational system. Lesson Objective. SWBAT describe the United States electoral and representational system and assess how it promotes republicanism and federalism.

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Unit 3: Citizenship, participation & the electoral process

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  1. Unit 3: Citizenship, participation & the electoral process Lesson 13: The United States electoral and representational system

  2. Lesson Objective • SWBAT describe the United States electoral and representational system and assess how it promotes republicanism and federalism.

  3. Word of the Day/Initial Activity • Representation • A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. • Representation in America • What is the electoral college? • How does America’s system of representation ensure that every citizen has a say on the running of the country? • Discussion • Do you believe America’s electoral system is a fair representation of our wishes and desires?

  4. Representational system • Basic mechanics of electoral system • Single-member districts • Winner-take-all elections • Electoral college

  5. Electoral issues & concerns • Voting and not voting • Joining a political organization • Contributing money • Volunteering for a political campaign

  6. Major purposes of government: Turn & Talk Thomas E. Mann, On the Electoral College • “Presidents are elected not by direct popular vote but by 538 members of the Electoral College.” • What is Thomas E. Mann implying here? • 1 minute to write down a response to this question: • Does the primacy of the electoral college over the popular vote in elections pervert the idea of America being a republic? • Turn & Talk: 30 seconds per partner • Share Out

  7. Activity: Opinion • Focus Question: How does the electoral college encourage candidates to pander to all 50 states during elections? • Read A Vote in South Dakota should Matter as Much as One in Florida • How does the author argue against the electoral college? • How does the author suggest to fix the electoral system in America? • Read The Electoral College Ensures All Voices are Heard • How does the electoral college represent democracy and federalism simultaenously? • How does the author argue in favor of the electoral college? • Share Out

  8. Summary • Exit Ticket • Considering today’s activity and mini-lesson, do you believe that the electoral college system is a fair representation of America’s political wishes? • Discussion • How might the electoral college system create a more difficult political environment for candidates than a direct representation system? • Parking Lot • Develop one critical thinking question from today’s mini-lesson or activity. • Write onto post-it and place onto parking lot. You will address these questions as a class during the initial-activity each following day.

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